Advice for a relaxed, stress-free Christmas season

DuBois, PA – Even during a pandemic, this season is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s true, but for a lot of people (let’s face it), it’s also the most stressful time of the year... especially when you factor in the continuing struggle... Read More.

Penn State could adjust spring semester on main campus

University Park, PA – Penn State warns that, depending on how COVID-19 cases are, the spring semester on main campus could start remotely. However, the satellite campuses (such as Penn State DuBois) are expected to start in-person this spring. *** University Park, PA — Penn State plans to... Read More.

Today is first day back to school without masks

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania's mask mandate has been lifted for schools, which now allows school districts to make their own decisions on whether or not to require students and staff to wear masks. At the beginning of November, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the mandate would... Read More.

Schools will keep masking mandate until decision on appeal

Pennsylvania – Schools are being required to keep the masking mandate in effect for students and staff until a decision is made about Gov. Tom Wolf's appeal against lifting the mandate early. After the original mandate had been challenged, schools were told that they could... Read More.

All adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam on Friday announced that all adults in Pennsylvania are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster. “Vaccine providers across Pennsylvania have supplies of the safe and effective vaccines to administer booster shots,” Beam said. “I am... Read More.

Penn Highlands talks vaccine requirement, COVID-19 surge

DuBois, PA – Healthcare workers will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022, if they want to remain employed. Officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare say that, although they do encourage everyone to get vaccinated, the decision is not... Read More.